# VS vs Cornerman for K.O. II

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VS at 80% against Cornerman for K.O. II's 20%. VS also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (125 vs 11). Cornerman for K.O. II's advantage is price (Free vs $24.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Cornerman for K.O. II is free to download; VS costs $24.99 up front. VS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cornerman for K.O. II sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VS has 125 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of VS's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cornerman for K.O. II's.

VS ships an update every 6 weeks, Cornerman for K.O. II every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VS | Cornerman for K.O. II |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer/id1560330289/reviews)** | [2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornerman-for-ko-ii/id6499280264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 787 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Delta Seven Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355331300) |

## What reviewers say

### VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer/id1560330289)

Generate dynamic, audio-reactive visuals for your music projects. This app offers extensive customization with layers, shaders, images, and video, allowing you to perform visuals live or record them for your tracks. Integrate seamlessly with DAWs and external displays.

**Highlights:** 8 polyphonic visual layers, Shader, image, and video materials, Modulation matrix, AUv3 plugin support, Live performance output, Built-in video recorder, Custom shader editor

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retina Refill Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Textural Memories Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Spells Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retro Riot Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Raw Reflections Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Noir Cuts Preset Packs | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Awesome audiovisual workflow
- 💡 Powerful yet easy to use
- 🎨 Great for getting vibes out
- 🌟 Expands musical aspirations visually
- 🎛️ Easy to work with (Imaginando apps)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No elegant way for live synchronized video out
- 🔌 Popout to external displays only in standalone app
- 🚫 Standalone app can't run in background
- 🎛️ Doesn't work well plugged into looper or DAW
- ❌ Not fun at all

**Reported bugs**

- No elegant way to get live synchronized video out
- Popout to external displays only in standalone app, which can’t run in background
- Video record export issue: videos are 30+ minutes when recorded for shorter duration
- NDI stream not working
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Integrate an audio tool for Spotify/other audio sources
- Allow using any graphic or photo content as a layer
- Hope for Metal rendering for super performance shaders
- More ways to interact between layers (displacement, feedback)
- Post-processing effects (luma key, feedback, kaleidoscope, mirror)


### Cornerman for K.O. II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornerman-for-ko-ii/id6499280264)

This app serves as a sample librarian for the Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II sampler. It allows users to upload, download, and organize backups directly from their device. Note that it requires a USB-C connection and is only compatible with iOS devices featuring such ports.

**Highlights:** Sample librarian for EP-133 K.O. II, Upload and download backups, Organize and share backups, USB-C connection required, iOS device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Restore/Backup Functionality | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VS free?

VS costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cornerman for K.O. II free?

Cornerman for K.O. II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VS or Cornerman for K.O. II?

VS is rated higher. VS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Cornerman for K.O. II averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do VS or Cornerman for K.O. II have ads?

Neither VS nor Cornerman for K.O. II shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VS or Cornerman for K.O. II?

VS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cornerman for K.O. II every 3 months. Most recently, VS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cornerman for K.O. II on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*